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Here's the deal.
If you're going to ride a bike, you need to observe a few rules
to keep you safe from injuries:
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 Do a bike check. |
Before you start pedaling,
make sure your bicycle is in good condition - ask a parent or
adult to give it a check-up. Are your brakes working? Is the seat
secure and the right height? Your bike should also have a bell, light
and a reflector so other people on the road can hear and see you.
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| Gear up. Wear a bike helmet. |
It will protect your
head in case you fall. And check to make sure it is on properly. You
want the helmet to be level on your head, not tilted back or sideways
and you want the strap to be snug. Just do a two-finger salute. Your
fingers should cover the space between your helmet and eyebrows, as
well as the space between your chin and the chin strap. Find out more about gearing up.
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| Follow the rules of the road.. |
Learn the rules of the
road and obey them. Like people who drive cars, cyclists must ride
in the same direction as the road traffic, stop at red lights and
stop signs, use signals, and yield to pedestrians. Understanding these
rules will also help you tell ahead of time what other people on the
road - cars and other cyclists - will likely be doing.
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| Use hand signals. |
Using the proper hand
signals, tell other users of the road if you are planning to turn
left or right, or if you are about to stop.
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| Slow down. |
Don't speed - it's very dangerous, especially on wet, slippery roads.
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| Plan your route. |
Before you head out,
map out the safest route with as few cars as possible. Whenever you
can, use bike lanes or paths, and follow the buddy system: always
ride with at least one friend. And make sure you tell someone -
a parent or another adult - where you're going and what
route you're taking.
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| Ride single-file. |
When cycling with your friends, ride in a line, not side by side. This will help keep you farther away from cars.
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